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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.22, 13,773.69 and 2,608.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.22, 13,773.69 and 2,608.98 is: 3,913.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.22 : 13,773.69 = 2,608.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.22/13,773.69 = 2,608.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.22x = 13,773.69 × 2,608.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.22x = 35,935,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,935,281.74/9,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.57

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